2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2. That ranks 3rd out of 3 Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 33,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 60% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 40% | 49,217 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 20% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure (EA15007) — opened Dec 4, 2015, closed Jul 6, 2016, led to recall 16V288000.
- Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure (PE15025) — opened Jun 19, 2015, closed Dec 7, 2015.
- Totally Integrated Power Module Failure (DP14004) — opened Sep 25, 2014, closed Jul 24, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This car has what you call the death wobble. The original part has been replaced twice, making it a total of three same parts. It is a 2009 but only has 27000 miles on it. The incident always happened highway driving at about 60 to 65 miles an hour. Felt like a flat tire then settled down. Not sure…
When filling gas tank, gasoline "burps or spitsback" out of the vehicles gas tank after the fuel hose has clicked off. Approximately 1/4 to 1/2 gallon of fuel spills onto the bumper of vehicle and ground. To prevent it from happening i only fill my tank with 15 gallons after the low fuel light has…
Experienced violent shaking of the front suspension and steering while traveling on a freeway access road at approximately 50mph; situation commonly referred to as the death wobble. Inspection revealed a leaking steering stabilizer which was promptly replaced. Situation recurred approximately 3…
The failure of a 2009 jeep wrangler is that when you are driving on the highway or at highway speed in the range of 40mph to 65mph and you get in to a rough surface or hit any bump on the road the car starts to shake really violently. This has happen not only to myself but to a lot of jeep owners…
I was driving my 2009 jeep wrangler at speed of 45 mph and it started to shake violently from side to side. The steering wheel was shaking also and it took alot to keep the jeep in control. Had to pull the car to the side of the road. It seem to stop after i pulled over and i slowly drove home the…
Other Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 | 35 | 0 |
| 2007 Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 | 67 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.